Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910
By Loetz Glass
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910 Additional information: Date : c1910 Origin
20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Vases
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Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910
By Loetz Glass
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Signed Loetz Candia Papillon Iridescent Vase, c1910 Additional information: Date : c1910 Origin
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Art Nouveau Vase, signed by Loetz, 1910
By Loetz Glass
Located in Zurich, CH
The vase by Loetz from around 1910, features white glass with a red overlay and is intricately
Glass
$2,400 / set
H 5 in Dm 5 in
Pair of Antique Loetz Iridescent Green Art Nouveau Glass Vases, Bohemian, 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Palm Desert, CA
, showcasing Loetz’s unparalleled skill in decorative surface treatment. The vases are signed, Loetz Austria, a
Blown Glass
$2,840 / set
H 13.38 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Loetz Bohemian Glass Art Nouveau Tulip Vases Pair Iridescent Green/Red c. 1880s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Glenford, NY
is signed “Loetz” on the bottom. Signed Loetz pieces are rare. Vases date to the mid to late 1880s
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Large Wine Color Cameo Glass Vase Signed Richard
By Loetz Glass
Located in Norwood, NJ
the Loetz factory glass vase Signed Richard. Beautiful art glass vase featuring image of castle with
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Art Nouveau Vase, signed by LeGras, 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Zurich, CH
delicate wisteria motifs. Signed by the renowned French glassmaker Legras, these vases stand tall at 56 and
Glass
$16,125
H 10.04 in W 5.71 in D 4.34 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Yellow Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 85/3780 decoration, signed
Glass
$17,701Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 2.96 in
Signed Glass Vase Loetz Decoration circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed, Paris
Glass
$16,000
H 4.34 in W 5.52 in D 4.73 in
Vase Loetz sign: Czecho Slovakia , Style : Art Nouveau , Bohemia, circa 1920
By Loetz Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Czecho Slovakia Loetz The glass factory, originally founded in 1836 by Johann Baptist Eisner
Art Glass
$9,000
H 4.73 in Dm 4.73 in
Vase Loetz sign: Czecho Slovakia , Style : Art Nouveau , Bohemia, circa 1920
By Loetz Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Sign: Czecho Slovakia Loetz The glass factory, originally founded in 1836 by Johann Baptist Eisner
Art Glass
$16,931Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.7 in Dm 6.89 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 356 circa 1900 Viennese Art Nouveau signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed Technique: glass, mould
Glass
$44,806
H 7.09 in Dm 6.3 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Signed Art Nouveau Jugendstil Blue Green
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
material: Glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Vase signed "Loetz/Austria" in the
Glass
$22,126Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in Dm 5.32 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 358 Decoration circa 1900 Art Nouveau Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 358 decoration (world exhibition
Glass
$26,551Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.08 in Dm 5.52 in
Signed Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia Yellow Orange
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed, Paris
Glass
$26,551Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.47 in Dm 3.94 in
Signed Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Art Nouveau Jugendstil Bohemia Yellow Orange
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 356 decoration, ca. 1900, signed, Paris
Glass
$21,645
H 12.21 in Dm 4.73 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1901 Viennese Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Silver
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, unidentified decoration, ca. 1901, signed "Loetz Austria" This elegantly
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Loetz, "Goose Neck", an Iridescent Glass Vase, Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Loetz "Goose neck" An iridescent glass vase Signed.
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Johann Loetz Witwe Early Signed Phaenomen Vase, 1899s
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the
Blown Glass
Johann Loetz Witwe Vase Unknown Decor circa 1900 Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
In the year 1900, the company Johann Loetz-Witwe Klostermuhle achieved their international
Art Glass
Loetz Phaenomen Genres Austrian Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Cookeville, TN
of differing lengths. The vase is signed Loetz Austria on the bottom.
Blown Glass
Austrian Jugendstil Johann Loetz-Witwe Vase 1899 Iridescent Yellow
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian Jugendstil Johann Loetz-Witwe Vase Decor Phenomen Genre 202 Signed 1899 This Loetz vase
Art Glass
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H 5.91 in Dm 3.15 in
Glass Vase Johann Loetz-Witwe circa 1901 Austrian Jugendstil Iridescent
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass vase Johann Loetz-Witwe circa 1901 Austrian Jugendstil Iridescent The period circa 1900
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Rare vase, signed Loetz Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
middle Décor: Phänomen Gre 1/696 On the cut-off signed Loetz Austria Lit.: cf Jan Mergl, Ploil Ernst
Loetz Vase Unknown Decor Phenomen Genre Signed, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
vase combines the artistic and handicraft qualities which Loetz was famous for and, with its matt
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H 9.85 in Dm 3.15 in
Vase Johann Loetz Witwe Decor Phenomena Genre 1/473 circa 1901 Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
This delightful vase is Loetz in a Classic style. Harmonious in its organic shape, the decor
Art Glass
Loetz Signed Richard Cameo Signed Glass Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Kingston, NY
Loetz Signed Richard cameo glass vase, early 20th century, with floral decoration in navy blue on
Art Glass
Art Nouveau Art Glass Vase in the Style of Loetz Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Antiques art glass vase in the style of Loetz signed and dated 85, engraved in the glass.
Art Glass
Loetz Phänomen Gre Decorated Glass Vase
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Austrian Art Nouveau "Phänomen Gre decorated vase by, Loetz decorated with an iridized green and
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Art Nouveau Loetz Phanomen Signed Glass Vase, 1901
By Loetz Glass
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An absolutely stunning Art Nouveau Loetz Phanomen art glass vase with a wonderful iridescent
Art Glass
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H 9.26 in Dm 5.52 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Signed Art Nouveau Jugendstil Yellow Brown
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
material: Glass, mould-blown and freeform, reduced and iridescent Vase signed "Loetz/Austria" in the
Glass
Vase Loetz Widow Klostermuehle Signed Bohemia Art Nouveau 1900 PG 7773 / 29
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase Loetz (Lötz) Widow Klostermuehle Bohemia Art Nouveau Made by Loetz, Klostermuehle (Bohemia
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H 10.04 in Dm 4.73 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1900 Yellow Purple Art Nouveau Jugendstil Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Bohemian glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Phenomen Genre 356 decoration, signed, ca
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H 8.08 in Dm 14.57 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Marie Kirschner Loetz Signed circa 1904 Viennese Art Nouveau
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Glass vase, manufactured by Johann Loetz Witwe, Pensée verlaufend decoration, ca. 1904, Bohemia
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Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/104 circa 1901 Viennese Art Nouveau signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Glass vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/104 , ca. 1901, signed, Art Nouveau, Jugendstil, Art Deco, art
Glass
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H 5.91 in Dm 3.55 in
Bohemian Glass Vase Loetz circa 1901 Viennese Art Nouveau Yellow Gold Silver
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, unidentified decoration, ca. 1901, signed "Loetz Austria" This elegantly
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H 13.78 in Dm 11.03 in
Glass Vase Loetz Iridescent Blue Green Yellow Franz Hofstötter, circa 1900
By Franz Hofstotter, Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Witwe circa 1900 PG 413 decoration signed with "Loetz/Austria" This vase is a wonderful example of
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H 10.83 in Dm 5.91 in
Art nouveau vase Johann Loetz Witwe unidentified decoration ca. 1901 signed
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
signiert "Loetz/Austria"
Glass
Vase Tapering Loetz Widow Klostermuehle Signed Art Nouveau 1900 PG 1/104
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
: PHAENOMEN GENRE 1/104 Signed! It is a finest Loetz Art Nouveau vase of tapering type (= conical shape
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Vase Signed Loetz Widow Art Nouveau Decor Cobalt PG 6893, circa 1900
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
Vase Loetz Widow Klostermuehle Bohemia Art Nouveau. Made by Loetz (Signed!), Klostermuehle
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Tall Loetz Candia Astraea Signed Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Tall Loetz Candia Astraea glass vase, circa 1900 I have been collecting art glass for 35 years
Art Glass
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H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Hofstoetter Designed Signed Loetz Large Antique Art Glass Irridescent Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
two partruding feet on either side. The vase is clearly signed "Loetz Austria" on the base. Please
Art Glass
Antique Glass Vase Loetz PG 1/413 Decoration 1901 signed Vienna Jugendstil
By Loetz Glass
Located in Klosterneuburg, AT
Vase, Johann Loetz Witwe, PG 1/413 decoration, circa 1901, signed Material and technique: glass
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Signed Iridescent Studio Art Glass Vase, 1986
By Loetz Glass
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Hand-blown studio glass vase, signed and dated ’86 to the underside (signature illegible; see macro
Art Glass
Rare and Important Loetz Phaenomen Vase PG 29 1900 -signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Worcester Park, GB
signed LOETZ AUSTRIA. As well as being well documented it is also a delightfully pretty cabinet vase
Art Glass
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H 16.34 in W 13.39 in
White & Yellow Daisies in Loetz Vase, 20th Century American Signed Oil
By Emma Fordyce MacRae
Located in London, GB
Emma Fordyce MacRae N.A. American 1887-1974 White & Yellow Daisies in Loetz Vase Oil on board
Oil, Board
Signed Loetz Vase Phenomen Genre 299, "Tricolor", circa 1901
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
verified on drafts by Viennese Designers like Jutta Sikka and Robert Holubetz. The vase is signed.
Blown Glass
Documented Signed Loetz Vase Decoration with Red Droplets, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
this vase an especially desirable object. Bib.: “Loetz Series II Paper Patterns for glass from 1900
Blown Glass
Austria Signed Loetz Vase Highly Iridescent ca. 1902
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
Loetz-Witwe Klostermuehle. Inspired by the droplet applications that were very popular on glass vessels
Glass
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H 8.67 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Franz Hoftstoetter Signed Loetz Vase, World Exhibition of 1900, Paris
By Loetz Glass, Franz Hofstotter
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the most important designers of the glass manufacture Loetz was the famous Viennese painter
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Early Signed Loetz Vase circa 1898 Phenomen Gre 166 Russian Green
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the
Blown Glass
Early Signed Loetz Vase Phenomen Decoration 8055 ca. 1898
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the
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Signed Loetz Vase Phenomen Gre 7501 for E. Bakalowits, circa 1899
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
shape and the intense dark blue iridescence make this vase a very interesting piece of Loetz glass. It
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Loetz Vase, Tricolor Phenomen Genre 299, Signed, 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
Loetz Witwe, its pattern is well documented under the production number II/760. The bowl-shaped vase
Art Glass
Vase Loetzunknown Phenomen Deco, circa 1900 Signed “Loetz Austria”
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
This cute vase is Loetz in its pure form. The harmonic, organic shape emphasizes the floral idea of
Blown Glass
Loetz Vase Phenomen Genre 2/679, circa 1902 Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
with "Loetz-Austria". Vases like these are the reason why objects of the company Johann Loetz Witwe at
Art Glass
Documented Loetz Vase Decoration 1/4 Signed, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
The decoration variant Phenomen Genre 1/4 was presented by the glass manufacturer Loetz after their
Glass
Large Vase Loetz Phenomen Genre 1/78 circa 1900 Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
This imposing vase is, in many ways, an outstanding creation of the glassworks Loetz; it combines a
Glass
Loetz Signed Early Monumental Vase Phenomen Gre 829, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the
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Loetz Vase with Handles, circa 1900 Phenomengre 29 Restored Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the
Blown Glass
Pink Phenomen Gre 377 crackled signed vase Loetz ca. 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
The decoration variant Phenomen Gre 377 was presented by Loetz at the World Exhibition in Paris in
Rare Phenomen Gre Loetz Vase Droplets in Blue and Red, Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
. Additionally this vase is signed at the bottom and has a very appealing, dynamic shape that can be traced back
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H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Loetz Signed Early Silver Overlay Vase Phenomen Gre 85/3780, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the
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Loetz, Rare Phenomen Gre 1/4 Vase, Droplets, Red, Gold, Signed, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
on which brown-silver droplets are applied. Additionally this vase is signed at the bottom and has a
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Rare Loetz Phenomen Gre 1/64 Vase Blue with Yellow Drops Signed, 1901
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
appearance are hard to find on the art market. The vase is signed at the bottom and has a very appealing
Art Glass
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H 6.11 in Dm 0.04 in
Vase Loetz circa 1901 Rare Decor Variant Phenomen Gre 1/4 Candia Glatt Signed
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
appearance of the droplets. The is signed at the bottom with “Loetz Austria” Bib.: “Loetz Bohemian glass
Blown Glass
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H 7.09 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in
Rare Phenomen Gre 1/16 Loetz Vase with Droplets Orange Red, Signed, circa 1900
By Loetz Glass
Located in Vienna, AT
. Additionally this vase is signed at the bottom and has a very appealing, dynamic shape that can be traced back
Glass
Unknown Decoration Loetz Vase Signed around 1902
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
Unfortunately the enterprises archive of Johann Loetz-Witwe Klostermuehle is incomplete. Many
Glass
Loetz Vase Decoration Phenomen Gre 1/475, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
This vase bears one of the rarest Phenomen decor variants, which were first documented in 1901. The
Loetz Vase "Tricolore" Signed Attributed To Jutta Sika
By Jutta Sika, Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
manufactur. The vase is signed at the bottom and in a perfect condition.
Loetz Signed Early Monumental Vase, Phenomen Gre 85/3780
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
silver coloured feather decoration grants the vase a highly elegant and modern appearance. Bib.: “Loetz
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Loetz Signed Early Vase Phenomen Gre 830 with Delicate Handles
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the main reasons for the big success of Loetz at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 was the
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Rare Signed and Documented Loetz Vase Very Early Piece 1898
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
gives this vase an exclusive and elegant style. The signature in the form of the two crossed arrows in
Early Signed Loetz Vase Decor Phaenomen Gre 7624
By Johann Lötz Witwe
Located in Vienna, AT
gives this vase an exclusive and elegant style.
Tubetop 14 Table Lamp in Charcoal by Pablo Designs
By Pablo Designs, Peter Stathis
Located in San Francisco, CA
A minimalist statement in form and proportion, Tube Top combines a transparent formed acrylic base to support its elegant mesh fabric shade in tension, steering away from conventiona...
Acrylic, Polyester
Majolica Palissy Fish Heads Oyster Plate Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
By Thomas Victor Sergent
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica Palissy oyster plate attributed to Thomas Sergent with fishs heads, circa 1880.
Ceramic
Species of Butterflies with frame - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
Three species of stuffed butterflies : Appias Drusilla, Graphium doson, Troides Helena. Dedication on the back with the date 8 November 1980. 39 x 26 cm. Good conditions!
Animal Skin
$4,611 / item
H 68.1 in Dm 9.8 in
'Tekio Horizontal P3' Pendant Lamp in Japanese Washi Paper for Santa & Cole
By Santa & Cole
Located in Glendale, CA
'Tekio Horizontal P3' pendant lamp in Japanese Washi paper for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaa...
Metal
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Diachronic Confetti Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Dragonfly Table Lamp A gorgeous Tiffany Studios diachronic light blue to green Dragonfly table lamp with confetti glass wings. A true piece of Museum quality collecti...
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Coral
French Art Nouveau Wooden Pedestal by Emile Gallé
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
A French Art Nouveau two-tiered square pedestal with carved and marquetry decoration by Emile Gallé. The pedestal has two marquetry shelves depicting leaves. Its four sinuous legs ar...
Wood
Italian Crescent Moon Face Wall Mirror, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Big wall mirror in the shape of crescent moon with face. A typical example of the Italian design during the 1970s.
Mirror, Wood
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 78 ALABASTER WHITE glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape. Per...
Alabaster
English Bamboo Dressing Table
Located in New York, NY
Impressive English bamboo dressing table adorned with beveled mirror. Beautifully lacquered top in a richly textured floral chinoiserie motif with layers of red, black and gold lacqu...
Bamboo
$20,630 / set
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
Japanese Tripod Floor Lamp, Kasa 60s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Kasa tripod floor lamp, made in Japan in the 60s. Composed of three tapered legs in black painted wood and a lampshade in Japanese paper with a typical shape. Small chain to pull und...
Plastic, Wood, Parchment Paper
Charles Schneider, Art Deco Glass Vase, France, C. 1930
By Charles Schneider
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco acid-etched smoked glass vase by Charles Schneider. Signed "Schneider, France". Daum was founded in Nancy, France, by Jean Daum in 1878. After his death in 1885, his sons ...
Glass
$12,500
H 14.25 in W 49 in D 49 in
Italian Brass and Composite Stone Cocktail Table by Marcello Miomi, 1980s
By Marcello Mioni
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A striking and sophisticated cocktail table by Italian designer Marchello Miomi, dating from the 1970s. This sculptural piece features a solid brass base with bold geometric legs tha...
Cast Stone, Brass
Revernay French Art Deco Stoneware Bowl, 1920
By Revernay Sarreguemines Digoin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware bowl on pedestal by REVERNAY (Digoin), France, 1920s. Height : 12.5cm - 5 inches, Diameter : 21.2cm - 8.3 inches. Marked "Revernay 160 3" under the base (se...
Stoneware
In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.
ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN
ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.
The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau.
The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.
In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers.
The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.
Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass.
Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).
Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.
There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.